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Why might diarrhea be a potential side effect of chemotherapy?
 a. Due to disuse of the bowel secondary to anorexia.
  b. Due to mucositis.
  c. Due to promotion of bacterial overgrowth.
  d. Due to increase in gastrointestinal motility.

Question 2

Define the term metaplasia.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

Metaplasia occurs when disease or injury results in displacement of one cell type by another that may be less mature. This is classically seen in vitamin A deficiency and H. pylori infection.



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